Teaching Assistant - ATL - Barbados

About Ross University School of Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, expands access and opportunity to students on the path to becoming skilled physicians who are determined to make an impact in global communities. RUSM has graduated more than 15,000 alumni who practice in the U.S. and Canada. Located in Barbados, RUSM promotes equitable educational access through the Access and Inclusion in Medicine (AIM) Scholars Program to advance equity in healthcare through diversity and inclusion and to directly impact underserved communities by decreasing health disparities in the U.S. RUSM is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions.
 

*Only recent RUSM graduates are eligible for consideration*

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Academy of Teaching & Learning (ATL), you will assist senior faculty in all areas of academic success support provided to students who are in their first two years of their medical school journey. Reporting to the ATL director, you will:

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of individualized/group tutoring

Assist with the facilitation of sessions in the Academic Enhancement (ACE) courses and Road to Success program

Track engagement in Concept Clarification Bootcamps

Assist with the mentorship of medical sciences students

Provide academic support within the ATL’s strategies and interventions.

Teaching Assistants will spend most of their time coaching students and working in a team to provide academic support to students.

The Team

The Academy of Teaching & Learning‘s (ATL) mission is to help students achieve a solid foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in the medical sciences program. We are designed to provide students with academic coaching to help them develop an academic action plan and cultivate effective study strategies including time management, test taking skills and content review techniques to increase their chances of achieving their target exam scores. ATL also supports students with improving their communication including occupational English skills.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal applicant will be able to engage, mentor, and assist in coaching a diverse student body, as well as work closely and cohesively in a team under the instruction and supervision of the ATL faculty and Director of ATL. To this aim, they must possess excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. It is also important the Teaching Assistant be self-directed and able to work effectively as a member of a team. Strong candidates for this role should be motivated by working on robust, complex, ever-evolving initiatives that are student driven.

Requirements/Skills

• Assist in the instruction of ACE courses especially with small group learning
• Academic support will consist of tutoring sessions, advising on recommended study strategies and test taking skills, content review using multiple choice questions, as well as monitoring the success of students and providing check-ins
• Serve as mentors to a cohort of students by maintaining close communication with each student and providing guidance
• Track engagement during concept clarification bootcamp sessions
• Participate in ATL meetings
• Attend training sessions to become competent in tutoring and assessment skills
• Work independently and collaboratively with a team by developing and cultivating relationships and networks to achieve desired results
• Create student academic resources with the senior faculty to enhance the student experience, such as presentations, videos, and selection of MCQ questions sets
• Complete other duties as assigned by ACE course directors such as grading of ACE assignments
• Complies with all policies and standards

Preferred Experience

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience in academic setting
• Mentoring or advising experience in academic setting
• Leadership experience in student co-curricular activities
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Approach to Work

• Deep commitment to the Academy of Teaching & Learning’s (ATL) mission and our commitment to an exceptional student experience
• Exhibits integrity and professionalism while working on island and remotely
• Comfortable operating in environments of change
• Thrives on feedback and willing to continually learn, improve, and help others grow
• Exceptionally skilled at developing and cultivating deep relationships and networks to achieve results

Work Demands

• All Teaching Assistants are expected to start June 1, 2023
• Applicants must be able to work in their role as TAs until May 31, 2024
• Expected to work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM AST
• Expected to work 40 hours a week on average
• Ability and willingness to work and collaborate with other RUSM teams, like Student Affairs and Student Services
• Ability and willingness to tutor in evenings or weekends if necessary
• Applicants will be permitted to attend all residency interviews upon approval from director of ATL

• Must be a recent graduate of Ross University School of Medicine
• Must have an M.D. degree and completed all clinical rotations by April 30, 2025
• Preference will be given to first attempt passing scores on all three USMLE examination attempts (Step 1, Step 2 CK); preferred high performance on both Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations
• Preference will be given to Satisfactory (or better) grades in all activities undertaken as RUSM student, including performance on NBME qualifying exams
• Strong teaching/tutoring skills and experience; or evidence of potential
• Must work well on a team and show flexibility
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Desire for self-improvement and openness to feedback for improvement

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation